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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Toronto kicks off construction on downtown seniors’ residence
The seven-storey building will feature 256 long-term care beds and 57 affordable rental homes for seniors, as well as ground-floor non-residential space.
Feds announce $111M in funding for green-training programs
Seven organizations will share in the funding, including the Canada Green Building Council, and Mohawk College. Both will launch construction-focused programs.
Why green construction is needed to affordably increase housing supply
Building new homes quickly – without ensuring that they are well-designed, insulated and air-sealed – will create more greenhouse gas emissions.
Ottawa to remove GST on new rental housing, ask grocers to stabilize prices: PM
Several announced measures surround housing, with the federal government pledging to remove GST on construction of new rental apartment buildings.
Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators
Paul Calandra has asked a legislative committee to conduct the review.